Vanessa is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Masters of Speech Pathology from Flinders University. 

 

Vanessa believes in using a strengths based, family and child centred, collaborative approach to working with children and aims to implement practices that are respectful, culturally competent, trauma-sensitive and empathetic.

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Vanessa has completed the following continuing education workshops/trainings:

• DIR Floortime - relationship-based approach to working with autistic children

• Hanen More than Words & It Takes Two to Talk

• Sounds Write Phonics Program

• LSVT-Loud

• AEIOU Approach to Feeding

• Proloquo2go & LAMP trainings

• Dynamic-Temporal Tactile Cueing

 

Vanessa's special interest areas include:

• Speech Sound Delay/Disorders (incl. CAS -Childhood Apraxia of Speech)

• Language Delay/Disorders (incl. late talkers)

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Paediatric Feeding & Swallowing

• Paediatric & Adult Voice

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Vanessa enjoys hanging out with her husband and 4 year old Labrador, Chloe. They also recently welcomed a newborn to their family. Vanessa enjoys learning more about neurodiversity - especially on how the practice can be a strong ally to neurodivergents and how our clinicians can provide respectful and strength-based services.​

Louisa is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Bachelors of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2018. Before joining the Nurture team, Louisa was part of the Speech Pathology team at Autism SA.

 

Louisa believes in using a strengths based, family and child centred approach to working with children. Louisa has extensive experience collaborating with allied health professionals such as Occupational Therapists to provide holistic intervention to the children she works with. She is a strong advocate for learning from the autistic community (lived experiences). Louisa implements and supports the Nurture team to use strength-based approaches and reporting.

 

Louisa has completed the following continuing education workshops/trainings:

• DIR Floortime - relationship-based approach to working with autistic children

• PODD training - AAC

• Talking Hands 1 - Auslan Sign Language

• Strength-Based Report Writing

 

Louisa's special interest areas include:

• Language Delay/Disorders

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Literacy

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Louisa enjoys reading and is an avid coffee and wine lover.

Rebecca is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Bachelors of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2018. 

 

Rebecca is an energetic and motivated Speech Pathologist who is passionate about providing high quality Neurodiveristy affirming intervention. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults, supporting their communication needs and promoting autonomy.

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Rebecca believes in using a strengths based, family and child centred approach and is a strong advocate for the individuals she works with. She has experience collaborating with allied health professionals such as Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants to provide holistic intervention.

 

Rebecca has completed the following continuing education workshops/trainings:

• Childhood Apraxia of Speech Workshop

• Key Word Sign Workshop

• Speech Sound Disorders Series 

• Integrating Diverse & Inclusive Augmentative and Alternative Communication Webinar

• Meaningful Speech - Natural Language Acquisition Course

• Authentic Augmentative and Alternative Communication workshop

• Goal Writing for Neurodiversity affirming practice workshop

 

Rebecca's special interest areas include:

• Speech Sound Disorders (including Childhood Apraxia of Speech)

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Bec loves going to the beach, spending her time in the sun, and enjoying live music!

Emma is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Bachelors of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2020. 

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Emma believes in using a strengths based, trauma-sensitive, family and child centred approach to working with children. Emma is passionate about advocating for  the implementation of respectful and neurodiversity affirming approaches for all the children she works with.

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Emmas has completed the following continuing education workshops/trainings:

• DIR Floortime - relationship-based approach to working with autistic children

• Zones of Regulation - social emotional learning framework and pathway to regulation

• Key Word Sign

• LAMP Words for Life Training

 

Emma's special interest areas include:

• Speech Sound Delay/Disorders 

• Language Delay/Disorders

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Fluency

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Emma has an impressive collection of plants and is an avid gardener. She spends time educating others about Speech Pathology and sharing her experiences as a Speech Pathologist via her Instagram platform. Follow Emma's professional account to find out more about her passions as a Speech Pathologist - Emma's Instagram handle is speechie.keen.slp.

Sophia is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Masters of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2022. 

 

Sophia is passionate about supporting autistic individuals and ADHDers (individuals with ADHD). She understands the importance of supporting a child's regulation and sensory needs before expecting participation. 

 

Sophia's special interest areas include:

• Speech Sound Disorders

• Language Delay/Disorders

• Feeding Therapy

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Sophia enjoys anything creative and is always excited to try something new! Painting, baking, sewing, brewing kombucha - she'll give anything a go!

Caitlin is a Certified Practising Speech Pathologist with a full registration with Speech Pathology Australia. She completed her Masters of Speech Pathology from Flinders University in 2020. 

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Caitlin uses a strengths based, family and child centred approach to working with children. Caitlin believes in meeting the child where they are at and working with their interests. She is passionate about providing holistic interventions through close collaboration with the child's care team (e.g. Occupational Therapists). 

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Caitlin has completed the following continuing education workshops/trainings:

• DIR Floortime - relationship-based approach to working with autistic children

• Lidcombe Program - a behavioural treatment for young children who stutter

• Zones of Regulation - social emotional learning framework and pathway to regulation

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Caitlin's special interest areas include:

• Early Intervention

• Relationship focused therapy

• Language Delay/Disorders

• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)

• Neurodiversity-affirming approaches around self-advocacy and differences between neurodiverse-neurotypical social communication styles

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Caitlin has two adorable and active children. She worked as a registered nurse before switching career to be a Speech Pathologist. Caitlin enjoys cross stitching and is an avid coffee lover.